Based in Tunbridge Wells, the family team at Cripps ‘has strength from juniors to seniors’. Team members handle the full range of financial and children matters, including disputes for unmarried couples, and work closely with the firm's private wealth, property, and corporate teams to advise on wealth preservation through pre and post-nuptial agreements, an area of strength for team head Helen Fisher. The team grew in October 2024 with the arrival of Gail Brooks, formerly of Knights, whose expertise spans complex financial matters and hostile Children Act matters, as well as offering the one lawyer one couple service. Alex Davies departed the team to Wedlake Bell LLP in October 2024, and Katy-Louise Allen made the move to Family Law Partners in November 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘The team are excellent. This is a really strong team headed by Gail Brooks and Helen Fisher. The team is well known for providing high-quality family law advice.’
‘Gail Brooks is outstanding. I have worked with her for many years and she handles some extremely complex cases without breaking a sweat. Clients love her.'
‘First-class service from a well-respected team.’
‘Gail Brooks is extremely hard working for her clients. She is steely and determined to achieve the best possible outcome. But she is always realistic and absolutely spot on in her judgment of a case.’
‘A huge firm, enabling the family team to draw upon experience from one of the other many specialist teams within the firm if needed.’
‘Helen Fisher is a superb solicitor that makes the most complex of cases seem easy.'
Work highlights
Acting for a high-profile actor to resolve financial remedy claims through the collaborative process.
Acting on behalf of a client to prepare a pre-nuptial agreement to protect family company assets and trusts with a value of approximately £52m.
Representing a mother in Children Act proceedings including serious allegations of harm made against her by her ex-husband.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Helen Fisher
Other key lawyers
Gail Brooks; Mairi Woodward; Camilla Hooper; Emma Snowdon